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Trump's chaos leaves Ukraine peace deal distant
Donald Trump's erratic diplomacy and apparent tilt toward Russia are making a ceasefire or peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine increasingly unlikely, diplomats say.
the Guardian · 3m
Ukraine's winter gambit: energy ceasefire as leverage
As Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, a limited ceasefire on energy strikes could give Kyiv breathing room and create diplomatic pressure on Putin.
Foreign Affairs · 3m
France and Chad rebuild defence ties after two-year split
Emmanuel Macron hosts Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno to formalise a renewed defence partnership, two years after Chad ordered French forces to leave.
RFI · 2m
Colombia opens embassy to Israel in Jerusalem
Colombia joins a small group of countries recognizing Israel's claim to Jerusalem, drawing swift Palestinian condemnation.
Al Jazeera · 1m
Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece
U.S. ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns amid global embassy vacancies.
The Conversation · 1m
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Middle East war reshapes global power
The US-Israel conflict with Iran is destabilising markets and forcing middle powers to unite for diplomatic solutions in a fractured world order.
Daily Maverick · 3m
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China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan
China punishes two countries' foreign affairs officials for maintaining diplomatic ties with Taiwan, calling them pawns of separatism.
Daily Maverick · 1m
China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan
China has imposed sanctions on government officials from Paraguay and Belize for their ties to Taiwan, citing threats to its sovereignty.
Al Jazeera · 1m
North Korea fires missiles as weapons tests escalate
North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles Monday, continuing a streak of weapons demonstrations that has heightened tensions and stalled diplomacy with the South.
CBS News · 1m
Kremlin: Russia and Rubio agree on Ukraine stalemate
Russia and US agree Ukraine conflict is stuck in stalemate.
The Straits Times · 1m
Archbishop Gallagher Marks 75th Holy See-Pakistan Diplomatic Anniversary
Archbishop Gallagher visits Pakistan to celebrate 75 years of Holy See-Pakistan diplomatic ties.
Vaticannews · 1m
Israel downgrades UK consulate in Jerusalem power play
Israel's move to close Britain's independent mission in Jerusalem reflects a broader push to assert sole sovereignty over the city, not just retaliation for sanctions.
the Guardian · 2m
Iran's president defies Trump at UN with war speech
Masoud Pezeshkian accused the U.S. and Israel of stoking global instability while holding photos of children killed in strikes, directly contradicting Trump's claim that Iran seeks a peace deal.
CNBC · 2m
Iran says Trump's threats show desperation
Tehran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade and ends economic pressure.
CNBC · 1m
Trump hosts Xi at glitzy state dinner
President Trump threw a tech-heavy state dinner for China's leader Xi Jinping on Thursday, featuring billionaires, sea bass, and a tour of his new White House ballroom.
NPR · 2m
Trump weighs Iran threats as Gulf seeks diplomacy
At the UN General Assembly, the U.S. President escalates rhetoric on Iran while Gulf leaders push for negotiation and security guarantees.
Fortune · 4m
Trump threatens Iran, then meets its officials
President Trump warned he may annihilate Iran at the U.N., then said talks with Iranian officials went very well.
Fortune · 2m
Iran offers to reopen Hormuz if U.S. eases pressure
Iran reportedly says it can reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if Washington lifts its blockade and eases military pressure, raising hopes for renewed diplomacy.
CNBC · 2m
Iran threatens US ships if war resumes
An Iranian military official warns of attacks on American vessels in the Indian Ocean as diplomacy stalls and both sides prepare for renewed conflict.
ABC News · 2m
Iran's president speaks at U.N. after Trump's threat
Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the General Assembly a day after Trump threatened to annihilate Iran, holding up portraits of the late supreme leader and bombing victims.
NPR · 1m
Gallagher: Religions Can Foster Peace Amid Global Tensions
Archbishop Gallagher urges religions to contribute to peace by respecting human dignity and rejecting faith-based division in a fractured world.
Vaticannews · 2m
Egypt’s Diplomacy: Clever or Clumsy?
Egypt balances Gaza, Iran, UAE and Houthi crises without losing ground.
Foreign Policy · 1m
Iran tells Trump it will never bend the knee
After seven months of war, Iran's president rejects Trump's ultimatum but signals openness to talks on his terms.
BBC News · 1m
Cardinal Zuppi's Moscow Mission Targets War Victims
Cardinal Zuppi visits Moscow to address war-separated children and POWs amid Ukraine conflict
Vaticannews · 1m
Iran's UN gambit as Trump threatens war or deals
Iranian President Pezeshkian heads to New York for UN talks while Trump warns of economic destruction or military action if no agreement is reached.
CNBC · 1m
Oil drops as Trump signals Iran diplomacy
Crude tumbles below $100 after Trump hints at talks with Iran and delays strikes on Houthis.
CNBC · 1m
Iran's impossible choice: deal or defiance
As war with the U.S. devastates its economy, Iran proposes peace but faces rejection and internal pressure.
The New Yorker · 4m
Saudi airport hit as Iran tensions spike
Smoke and flames near Riyadh airport amid escalating regional conflict and energy supply concerns.
CNBC · 2m
Trump and Xi to discuss AI in upcoming meeting
Unofficial 'Track Two' diplomacy is keeping U.S.-China dialogue alive on artificial intelligence ahead of a presidential summit.
NPR · 1m
Can the U.N. Cool the U.S.-Iran War?
As delegations gather in New York, experts see a slim but critical window to revive peace talks before tensions spiral further.
TIME · 2m
Pope's France visit to champion life and peace
Cardinal Parolin previews Pope Leo's apostolic journey focused on protecting life, building dialogue, and reviving Europe's Christian roots.
Vaticannews · 4m
Polish-German bishops show path to real reconciliation
A 1965 message of forgiveness between warring nations offers lessons for a world still divided by conflict.
Vaticannews · 1m
Trump addresses UN as Iran war escalates
The president signals openness to talks while threatening new sanctions against Iran.
Today · 1m
Trump and Xi meet again: trade, tech, Taiwan
The U.S. and Chinese leaders will focus on the same three issues as their last summit, but breakthroughs remain unlikely.
The Conversation · 3m
How to make the U.S.-China AI race less dangerous
Instead of sweeping restrictions, the U.S. and China should focus on practical safety measures and crisis communication to prevent AI incidents from spiraling into conflict.
TIME · 2m
US lets Iran attend UN despite seven-month war
The US granted visas to Iranian officials for the UN General Assembly, but placed strict limits on their movements and shopping.
BBC News · 1m
A Third Graham Generation Meets the Presidency
Billy Graham counseled presidents. His granddaughter has been nominated to hold an office inside one.
Dallas Express · 2m
The Vatican's nuclear line: no weapons, no attacks
At the IAEA's 70th General Conference, the Holy See backed peaceful atomic energy and drew hard limits around weapons, wartime strikes, and AI.
Vaticannews · 1m
Washington's Iran exit runs through Delhi
The war the U.S. started may only end if Russia, China, and India broker the terms.
Foreign Policy · 3m
Up First: AI alarms, stalled Iran talks
NPR's Sept. 14 rundown lines up three stories: warnings about AI, a Gulf diplomatic delay, and Republican midterm math.
NPR · 1m
Trump tells Zelensky to lay off Russia's diesel
A record $6.20 a gallon at US pumps has turned Ukraine's refinery strikes into a White House problem.
Newsweek · 1m
Zelensky says he'll meet Putin in Miami
Ukraine's president offered a face-to-face at the G20 in Florida, and Moscow answered within a day.
New York Post · 1m
Xi asks BRICS to push for a Middle East ceasefire
At the New Delhi summit, China's leader offered BRICS as a peace broker, weeks before he sits down with Trump.
CNBC · 1m
El-Sisi is coming to Malaysia next month
A gala dinner chat in New Delhi turned into a state visit, and a decade-old promise Kuala Lumpur and Cairo still owe each other.
Malay Mail · 1m
Anwar takes Malaysia's growth pitch to Brics
Malaysia's PM heads to New Delhi with a case for growth that reaches smaller economies too, then drops in on Kerala.
Malay Mail · 1m
Singapore denies death penalty talks with Israeli officials
A Haaretz report said a secret Israeli visit touched on capital punishment. Singapore's home ministry says that never happened.
Malay Mail · 1m
Anwar signs off a Brics trip with 'Slayyy'
A Malaysian PM landed in New Delhi for a Brics summit and told the internet to pray for him, as 'Guru'.
Malay Mail · 1m
The King wants Putin in Malaysia
Malaysia's King has been to Russia three times in two years. Now Anwar is asking Putin to make the trip the other way.
Malay Mail · 1m
Trump's Irish weekend: state handshakes, then his own golf course
A Dublin visit with full state ceremony, built around a tournament at a course the Trump family owns.
NPR · 1m
Anwar flies to Delhi for the BRICS summit
A short trip with a long list of meetings: five leaders, a mufti, and a stop in the Maldives.
Malay Mail · 1m
What India Gets Out of BRICS
New Delhi is repaving roads and rehearsing motorcades for a summit it needs more than it lets on.
Foreign Policy · 3m
Deadly Drone Strikes Flare Near Moldova as Peace Push Stalls
Cross-border attacks between Russia and Ukraine kill civilians and threaten neighboring countries despite new diplomatic efforts.
BBC News · 1m
